Click Table of Contents Digital Recording Binoculars Handbook DEV-30/50/50V Menu Lists Index 2013 Sony Corporation 4-464-705-12(1) GB
Read this first Using this product Do not hold this product by the following parts. Also, do not hold this product by the battery/ memory card cover or jack covers. Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause this product to malfunction. Take images of the sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk. About language setting Viewfinder The on-screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures.
DVD media recorded with high definition image quality DVD media recorded with high definition image quality can be played back with devices that are compatible with the AVCHD standard. You cannot play discs recorded with high definition image quality with DVD players/ recorders as they are not compatible with the AVCHD format. If you insert a disc recorded with the AVCHD format (high definition image quality) into a DVD player/recorder, you may not be able to eject the disc.
Viewing 3D video images Some people may experience discomfort (such as eye strain, fatigue, or nausea) while watching 3D video images. Sony recommends that all viewers take regular breaks while watching 3D video images. The length and frequency of necessary breaks will vary from person to person. You must decide what works best. If you experience any discomfort, you should stop watching the 3D video images until the discomfort ends; consult a doctor if necessary.
About dust & rain proof performance of this product Do not use this product underwater. Securely close the battery/memory card cover or jack covers. Table of Contents This product is not waterproof, and should not be used underwater. Never immerse this product in water. The main unit of this product has been proven (by our performance test) to reach dust & rain proof performance requirements equivalent to IEC60529 IP54. Sudden rain or fugitive dust will not affect operation of this product.
The drains on the bottom of this product are designed to allow any water or sand entering via the clearance of the IPD ADJ dial or the viewfinder to escape from the bottom. If sand caught in the parts of this product impairs their movement, remove the sand with a blower, etc., and then operate them repeatedly.
Table of contents Table of Contents Read this first.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Viewing 3D video images.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Notes on use.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Saving movies and photos with a computer 35 35 35 36 36 36 38 38 Table of Contents Playing images on a computer.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What you can do with “PlayMemories Home” software (Windows).. . . . . . . . . . Software for Mac.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
76 77 78 78 78 79 80 81 Table of Contents Using this product abroad.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Watching the recorded movies on a TV.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance and precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting started Step 1: Checking the supplied items Neck strap (1) Digital Recording Binoculars (1) AC Adaptor (1) “Operating Guide” (1) Table of Contents The numbers in ( ) are the supplied quantity. CD-ROM “Manuals for Digital Recording Binoculars” (1) “Digital (PDF)” Recording Binoculars Handbook Notes The “PlayMemories Home” software and “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” can be downloaded from the Sony website (p. 36).
Attaching the large eyecup (DEV-50/50V) Attaching the supplied items To avoid dropping this product, attach the neck strap to the binoculars following the steps below. Insert one end of the neck strap into the strap mount on the binoculars. Then, fasten the neck strap, placing the end of the neck strap into the clasp. Table of Contents If you cannot see the picture in the viewfinder clearly under bright light, use the large eyecup. Align the large eyecup with the eyecup groove in the viewfinder.
Step 2: Charging the battery pack Notes You cannot use any “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack other than NP-FV70/FV100 with this product. To charge the battery, turn off this product by pressing the POWER button. Table of Contents 3 Close the battery/memory card cover. You can charge the “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (V series). 1 Press the battery/memory card cover button () and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow (), then open the cover (). 4 Slide the cover until there is no gap.
Slide the battery release lever and remove the battery. Table of Contents 5 When the battery is charged, disconnect the AC Adaptor from the DC IN jack of this product. Charging time Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a fully discharged battery pack.
Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture. Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminal with any metallic objects. This may cause a malfunction. Notes Do not turn the power on with the micro USB cable connected. Do not connect the micro USB cable until the following procedure is completed. If this product is used by more than one person, adjust the diopter and the width whenever a different person uses it.
5 Adjust the width between the left and right viewfinder to fit your eyes using the IPD ADJ dial. Select [60i (NTSC)] or [50i (PAL)] to suit the TV color system used in your country/region, then select . When the 60i/50i selection is made, this product restarts to update the system. 6 Adjust the relative vertical position of the right and left viewfinder. Set the language, area, summer time, date & time format, and date & time using the multiselector, then confirm each setting.
If you see the image below, the device works correctly. If you see the image below even after adjusting the viewfinder, cease using this product. The horizontal line and the vertical lines do not overlap. View a subject for which the scale of the indicator exceeds the mark, and then . select Do not change the subject until the adjustment is completed. Table of Contents Scale Notes If this product fails to perform [Auto 3D Lens Adjust], select [Run Again].
Step 4: Inserting a memory card “Memory Stick Described in this manual, “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media “Memory Stick Described in this manual, “Memory Stick XC-HG Duo” media SD memory card SDHC memory Described in this manual, SD card SD Speed Class 4 or faster is required. PRO Duo” media (Mark2) “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” media Notes The date and time does not appear during recording, but they are automatically recorded on the memory card, and can be displayed during playback.
Open the battery/memory card cover (p. 12), and insert the memory card with the nothched edge in the direction as illustrated until it clicks. Do not eject the memory card while the access lamp is lit. Doing so may cause movies and/or photos to not be saved on the memory card properly. To eject the memory card Open the battery/memory card cover and lightly push the memory card in once. Note the direction of notched corner.
Binoculars/Recording/Playback Using this product as binoculars Tips SteadyShot] is set to [Active] in the default [ setting. Press the POWER button. About zooming Magnifications available are as follows. Binoculars magnification (approx.) Make sure that the diopter, the width, and the relative vertical position of the right and left viewfinder fit you (p. 14). DEV-50/50V 0.8 to 15 *2 0.8 to 10 *3 0.8 to 25 *2 0.8 to 12 *3 Movie recording (3D mode)*1 0.5 to 6 0.
To switch the viewfinder display between 2D and 3D Table of Contents Press FINDER 2D/3D to switch the viewfinder display between 2D and 3D. At the default setting, images in the viewfinder are displayed in 3D. Notes The recorded image does not change even if you press FINDER 2D/3D. Wider range of view Close view (Wide angle) (Telephoto) Notes Be sure to keep your finger on the power zoom lever.
Recording Press the POWER button. This product is turned on. Table of Contents Press START/STOP to start recording. In the default setting, images in the viewfinder are displayed in 3D (p. 20), but movies are recorded in 2D. Recording movies Make sure that the lamp is on. (Movie) [STBY] [REC] Menu Lists If the (Photo) lamp is on, press (Movie) MODE to turn on the lamp. MODE button The recording lamp lights in red during recording. To stop recording, press START/STOP again.
Notes You should not record a subject closer than the recommended recording distance in 3D because an uncomfortable movie will be recorded. Record the subject in 2D. When you record 3D movies, the binocular magnification can be set to up to about 6 . If you want to view or record a subject at greater magnification, set [2D/3D Mode Select] to [2D]. The following states will be indicated if data is still being written onto the memory card after recording has finished.
Playback on this product You can play back images recorded with this product. Tips If you want to play back 3D images, set [2D/3D Mode Select] to [3D]. 1 Press the POWER button. Flashes Lights up When 2 Table of Contents Press PHOTO lightly to adjust the focus, then press it fully. This product is turned on. Press (View Images). disappears, the photo is recorded. Select an image you want to view using the multi-selector, then press the center of the selector.
Notes You may not be able to play back the images with devices other than this product. MOVIE/PHOTO*) * If you start playback from the MOVIE/PHOTO] screen, movies [ and photos are played back in the mixed order by shooting date and time. This product organizes images into a group that is called an event, based on the date and time, and information on how often you record images.
Playing images on a TV Connection methods, the image type (3D or 2D) and the image quality (high definition or standard definition) viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. List of connection Movies recorded in 3D are played back in 3D. Make sure that [2D/3D Mode Select] is set to [3D].
Some TVs may not function correctly (e.g., no sound or image) with this connection. Do not connect this product HDMI OUT jack to an external device HDMI OUT jack, as malfunction may occur. To set the aspect ratio according to the connected TV (16:9/4:3) Connecting to a high definition TV The movies are played back in high definition image quality. Table of Contents Select / to adjust the . horizontal direction Set [TV Type] to [16:9] or [4:3] according to your TV (p. 59).
Using “BRAVIA” Sync Table of Contents You can operate this product with the remote commander of your TV by connecting this product to a “BRAVIA” Sync compatible TV launched in 2008 or later with the HDMI cable. You can operate the menu of this product by pressing the SYNC MENU button of the remote commander of your TV. You can display this product screens such as Event Index, play selected movies or display selected photos by pressing up/down/ left/right/enter buttons of the remote commander of your TV.
Advanced operations Useful functions for recording movies and photos Notes This product may not detect the expected scene or subject, depending on the recording conditions. Selecting the recording mode Recording better images automatically (Intelligent Auto) You can switch the recording mode to select ] is the the movie quality ([Standard default setting). The recording time of the memory card is changed depending on the recording mode.
Recording modes and the media This product records information on the location when movies or photos are recorded (the default setting). Recording mode Types of media 3D PS* FH/ FX HQ/ LP GPS triangulating status Searching for the satellites External media (USB storage devices) Blu-ray discs AVCHD recording discs — set to [60p] ([50p]) (p. 56). Number of dots changes — Frame Rate] is Tips This product can record images with the following recording format.
this product receives GPS signals that have been reflected off surrounding buildings. When the GPS signal is too weak. To display recorded location information, (MENU) [Setup] perform Playback Settings] [Data Code] [ [Coordinates]. Pressing MANUAL repeatedly toggles between enabling and disabling the 3D depth adjustment. To give priority to receiving GPS information Table of Contents Press MANUAL to make this product adjust the depth of the 3D image.
Notes Manual settings will be retained even if you change the assigned item of the MANUAL dial. However, if you set [Exposure] after setting [AE Shift] manually, [Exposure] will override [AE Shift]. If you set either one of [Exposure], [IRIS], or [Shutter Speed], the settings of other 2 items are canceled. If you select [RESET] in step , all the items adjusted manually are reset to the default settings.
Editing on this product You can free memory card space by deleting movies and photos from memory card. is displayed on the selected images. Notes You cannot restore images once they are deleted. Save important movies and photos in advance. Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from this product while deleting the images. It may damage the memory card. Do not eject the memory card while deleting images. You cannot delete protected movies and photos.
To protect all movies/photos in an event at one time In step 2, select [Set All In Event]. Protect movies and photos to avoid deleting them by mistake. (MENU) [Edit/ Select Copy] [Protect] using the multi-selector. Select the desired event with . then select . Select To select and protect movies, select [Multiple Images] MOVIE]/[ PHOTO]/ [ [ MOVIE/PHOTO]*. 3D mode. You can divide a movie to delete unnecessary parts.
The movie pauses. / to adjust the Select capturing point with more precision. Returns to the beginning of the selected movie Select . Notes You cannot restore movies once they are divided. You cannot divide protected movie. Undo the protection of the movie, before you try to divide it (p. 33). Do not remove the battery pack or the AC Adaptor from this product while dividing the movie. It may damage the memory card. Do not eject the memory card while dividing movies.
Saving movies and photos with a computer Playing images on a computer The “PlayMemories Home” software allows you to import movies and still images to your computer to use them in a variety of ways. Import images from this product View images in a calendar Share images in “PlayMemories Online” “PlayMemories Home” can be downloaded from the following URL. www.sony.
Preparing a computer (Windows) OS*1 Access the following download site using an Internet browser on your computer, then click [Install] [Run]. Microsoft Windows XP SP3*2/Windows Vista SP2*3/Windows 7 SP1/Windows 8 CPU*4 Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, or Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster is required when processing FX, FH or 3D movies, and Intel Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster is required when processing PS movies.
To disconnect this product from the computer To create a Blu-ray disc Your computer must support the creation of Blu-ray discs. BD-R (unrewritable) and BD-RE (rewritable) media are available for creating Blu-ray discs. You cannot add contents to either type of disc after creating the disc. To play back a Blu-ray disc that has been created with a movie that was recorded ] ([50p Quality in 3D or [60p Quality ]) image quality, you need a device that complies with the AVCHD Ver. 2.0 format.
Starting the “PlayMemories Home” software Downloading the dedicated software for this product Double-click the “PlayMemories Home” icon on the computer screen. You can install the dedicated software for this product from the following URL. For Windows: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Win/ For Mac: http://www.sony.co.jp/imsoft/Mac/ Table of Contents 1 Notes 2 When using Windows 8, select the “PlayMemories Home” icon from the start screen.
Saving images with an external device Selecting a method for saving images on an external device Movies External devices External media device / Saving images on an external media device with high definition image quality. Hard disk recorder, etc. Saving images on a DVD disc with standard definition image quality.
Saving images on an external media device Notes For this operation, USB Adaptor Cable VMCUAM2 (sold separately) is required. Connect this product to the wall outlet (wall socket) using the supplied AC Adaptor for this operation (p. 13). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the external media device. 1 Connect the AC Adaptor and the power cord (mains lead) to the DC IN jack of this product and the wall outlet (wall socket) (p. 13).
To disconnect the external media device USB Adaptor Cable VMC-UAM2 (sold separately) Select while this product is in the playback standby mode (index is displayed) of the external media device. Disconnect the USB Adaptor Cable. Notes The number of scenes you can save on an external media device are as follows. However, even if the external media device has free space, you cannot save scenes exceeding the following number. Movies: Max. 3,999 (2D and 3D collectively) Photos: Max.
Select the image you want to view and play back the image (p. 23). You cannot copy images from an external media device to the memory card in this product. When you selected [Multiple Images], select the image to be saved, then select . appears. To perform [Direct Copy] manually You can perform [Direct Copy] manually while this product is connected to an external media device. (MENU) [Edit/Copy] Select [Direct Copy] on the Event Index screen of the external media device.
1 Insert the recording media in the recording device. You can copy images played back on this product on a disc or video cassette, by connecting this product to a disc recorder, etc. with an AV Cable (sold separately). Refer also to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected. 2 If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode. Connect this product to the recording device (a disc recorder, etc.) with an AV Cable (sold separately).
Customizing this product Using menus This product has various menu items under each of 6 menu categories. Notes to finish setting the menu or to Select return to the previous menu screen. To find a menu item quickly Camera/Mic The [Camera/Mic] and [Setup] menus have sub-categories. Select the sub-category icon so that the screen displays the list of menus in the sub-category selected. Image Quality/Size Playback Function Edit/Copy Table of Contents Shooting Mode Setup 1 Select (MENU).
Menu lists The available menu items differ between the movie mode ( ) and photo mode ( ). Movie Photo Records movies. Shoots photos. 21 22 Adjusts the color balance to the recording environment. Adjusts the brightness of movies and photos. Focuses manually. Adjusts the iris. Adjusts the shutter speed. Adjusts the exposure based on the results of the automatic exposure measurement. Adjusts the white balance manually. Records bright color images in the dim.
Display Setting Sets the microphone reference level. 55 Assigns functions to My Buttons. Displays grid lines as a guide to make sure the subject is horizontal or vertical. Sets the duration that icons or indicators are displayed in the viewfinder. 55 55 55 Table of Contents Micref Level Shooting Assist My Button Grid Line Image Quality/Size REC Mode Frame Rate 2D/3D Mode Select x.v.Color Image Size Sets the mode to record movies.
HDMI 3D Setting CTRL FOR HDMI USB Connect USB LUN Setting General Settings VF Brightness Viewfinder Adjust Language Setting 60i/50i Sel Battery Info Power Save Initialize Clock Settings Date & Time Setting Area Setting Auto Clock ADJ * * DEV-50V GB 47 60 60 61 61 61 61 62 62 62 62 62 62 63 63 63 63 64 64 Index Auto Area ADJ* Sets the [Date & Time Format], [Summer Time], or [Date & Time]. Adjusts for a time difference without stopping the clock.
Shooting Mode Camera/Mic (Items for customized shooting) See “Using menus” (p. 44) on the operation. See “Using menus” (p. 44) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . Movie White Balance You can record movies. You can adjust the color balance to the recording environment. Photo Table of Contents (Items for selecting a shooting mode) You can shoot photos. (Auto) The white balance is adjusted automatically.
Notes Set [White Balance] to [Auto] or adjust the color in [One Push] under white or cool white fluorescent lamps. When you select [One Push], keep framing white objects. If you set [White Balance], [Scene Selection] is set to [Auto]. Focus Tips If you have changed the battery pack while [Auto] was selected, or taken this product outdoors after inside use (or vice versa), aim this product at a nearby white object for about 10 seconds for better color balance adjustment.
IRIS AE Shift You can adjust the exposure based on the results of the automatic exposure measurement. Off Adjusts the exposure automatically. Auto Adjusts IRIS automatically. On (Adjusted number and EV) Manual Adjusts the exposure manually. to record a brighter image, or Select to record a darker image. select Adjusts IRIS manually. Tips You can also adjust manually by using the MANUAL dial (p. 30).
Low Lux Auto 3D Lens Adjust Automatically corrects the vertical position of the right and left images to record 3D movies and display 3D movies in the viewfinder that can be viewed comfortably, without blurring. Aim this product at a subject that produces a scale higher than the mark on the (p. 16). screen, and then select Off The Low Lux function is not used. On ( ) The Low Lux function is used. Hyper Gain Notes Use [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] in the following cases.
(Sunrise&Sunset)* Self-Timer Press PHOTO to start the count down. A photo is recorded after about 10 seconds. (Fireworks)* Off Takes spectacular shots of fireworks. Cancels the self-timer. On ( ) Table of Contents Reproduces the atmosphere of scenes such as sunsets or sunrises. Starts the self-timer recording. Once you shoot a photo, the setting is canceled. To . cancel recording, select (Landscape)* Shoots distant subjects clearly.
Digital Zoom SteadyShot On The digital zoom is used. Active Provides a more powerful SteadyShot effect. Off Standard The digital zoom is not used. Provides a SteadyShot effect, performing wide-angle recording under relatively stable recording conditions. Off ( Tips You can change the setting only in the 2D mode. [Digital Zoom] is fixed to [On] while recording photos. ) The SteadyShot function is not used.
Face Detection Closer Voice This product detects a face of a person and records the voice clearly. On Records human voices clearly. Auto Off ( Detects faces without distinction between adults and children. Child Priority ( Records ambient sound faithfully. When you want to record the sound clearly without any interference, for example when you record a music concert, set [Closer Voice] to [Off]. ) Gives faces of children priority.
Grid Line You can display the grid line and check that the subject is horizontal or vertical. The grid line is not recorded. You can select the microphone level for recording sound. Off Does not display the grid line. Normal Records ambient sounds, converting them into the appropriate level. Table of Contents Micref Level (Microphone reference level) On Displays the grid line. Low ( ) Records ambient sound faithfully.
Image Quality/Size (Items for setting up image quality or size) 2D/3D Mode Select You can switch the operating mode of this product between 2D and 3D. 2D REC Mode Records/plays the 2D movie. See page 28. 3D Table of Contents See “Using menus” (p. 44) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . Records/plays the 3D movie. Frame Rate Notes When you record 3D movies, the binocular magnification can be set to up to about 6 times.
Edit/Copy (Items for editing) See “Using menus” (p. 44) on the operation. Image Size Delete See page 32. L (20.4M) Records photos clearly in the 16:9 (wide) ratio (6,016 × 3,384). Protect Table of Contents You can select a size for the photos you are going to shot. See page 33. L (15.3M) Records photos clearly (4,512 × 3,384). Copy M (10.0M) See page 41. Allows you to record more photos in relatively clear quality at the 16:9 (wide) ratio (4,224 × 2,376). Direct Copy M (5.0M) See page 42.
Setup (Other setup items) See “Using menus” (p. 44) on the operation. The default settings are marked with . File Number Series You can check the remaining recordable time for each recording mode of the recording media for movies and the approximate free and used media space of the memory card. Assigns file numbers of photos in sequence. The file number becomes larger each time you record a photo. Even if the memory card is replaced with another one, the file number is assigned in sequence.
Coordinates (DEV-50V) Date Time Latitude Longitude Table of Contents Date/Time Camera Data Movie Tips The data code is displayed on the TV screen if you connect this product to a TV. Depending on the memory card condition, bars [--:--:--] appear. Volume Photo TV Type Menu Lists You can adjust the volume of playback / . sound by selecting You need to convert the signal depending on the TV connected when playing back movies and photos.
1080p Select this to view your movies and photos on a 4:3 standard TV. The recorded movies and photos are played back as shown below. Outputs movies with a 1080p signal. 1080i Outputs movies with a 1080i signal. Movies and photos Movies and photos recorded in 16:9 recorded in 4:3 mode (wide) mode 720p Outputs movies with a 720p signal. Table of Contents 4:3 480p (576p) Outputs the 480p (576p) signal. 480i (576i) Outputs the 480i (576i) signal. Notes Horizontal to vertical ratio of movies is 16:9.
USB LUN Setting Improves compatibility with external devices by limiting the functions of the USB connection. This product can display location information. Multi Satellite icons Use this setting for ordinary operations. Table of Contents GPS Information (DEV-50V) Single Try this setting only if you cannot connect to an external device. VF Brightness Triangulating Information for the gauge location You can adjust the brightness of the viewfinder in five steps.
To close the triangulating information screen You can select the language to be used on the screen. . GPS Setting (DEV-50V) 60i/50i Sel You can select whether this product receives or does not receive GPS signals (p. 29). Select the settings depending on the TV color systems of the countries/regions where you use this product. Select 60i when TV color system is NTSC, and select 50i when TV color system is PAL. On Receives GPS signals. Off Does not receive GPS signals.
Power Save Area Setting You can adjust a time difference without stopping the clock. Select your local area when using this product in other time zones. Refer to the world time difference information on page 78. On This product turns off automatically. Table of Contents You can set this product to turn off automatically when you do not operate this product for more than about 5 minutes. DEV-30/50 Off This product does not turn off automatically.
Auto Area ADJ (Auto area adjustment) (DEV-50V) This product can maintain accurate time automatically by acquiring time information from the GPS system. This product can compensate for time differences automatically by acquiring location information from the GPS system. On Table of Contents Auto Clock ADJ (Auto clock adjustment) (DEV-50V) On Maintains accurate time automatically. Compensates for time differences automatically. Off Off Does not maintain accurate time using the GPS system.
Additional information Troubleshooting If you run into any problems using this product, follow the steps below. Check the list (p. 65 to 73), and inspect this product. Disconnect the power source, attach the power source again after about 1 minute, and turn this product on. The menu settings have been changed automatically. Select (MENU) [Setup] [ General Settings] [Initialize]. If you select [Initialize], all settings, including the clock setting, are reset.
Intelligent Auto is canceled. The CHG (charge) lamp flashes while the battery pack is being charged.
Recording The image in the viewfinder is not clear. Adjust the diopter using the right and left diopter adjustment knobs until the image appears clearly (p. 14). Adjust the width between the right and left viewfinder to fit your eyes (p. 15). Use [Viewfinder Adjust] (p. 61). Refer also to “Memory card” (p. 67). Pressing START/STOP or PHOTO does not record images. Viewing 3D movies makes you feel uncomfortable. Use [Auto 3D Lens Adjust] (p. 51).
This product stops operating. Sound is not recorded correctly. If you keep applying vibration on this product, recording may stop. There is a time difference between the point when START/STOP is pressed and the point that the recording movie is started or stopped actually. Playback On this product, there may be a slight time delay between the point where you press START/STOP and the actual point that recording movie starts/stops. This is not a malfunction. Images cannot be played back.
The top, bottom, right, and left edges of images are trimmed slightly on a connected TV. Turn up the volume (p. 24). When you record sound with [Micref Level] (p. 55) set to [Low], the recorded sound may be difficult to hear. Playing back images stored on memory card on other devices The image appears distorted on the 4:3 TV. Images cannot be played back or the memory card is not recognized. The screen of this product can display recording images across the entire screen (full pixel display).
Self-diagnosis display/ Warning indicators Quit “PlayMemories Home” and restart your computer. This product is not recognized by the computer. Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard, mouse, and this product. Disconnect the micro USB cable from the computer and this product, and restart the computer, then connect the computer and this product again in the correct order. Table of Contents If indicators appear on the screen, check the following.
(Warning indicator pertaining to the external media device) Because the temperature of this product has reached a level where HDMI output has stopped, no image is displayed on the connected monitor, etc. Leave this product until the temperature decreases. However, you can continue recording on this product. (Warning indicator pertaining to formatting of the external media device) (Warning indicator pertaining to memory card) Slow flashing Free space for recording images is running out.
Buffer overflow. Writing to the media was not completed in time. Inconsistencies found in image database file. Do you want to repair the image database file? Inconsistencies found in image database file. Cannot record or play HD movies. Do you want to repair the image database file? You cannot record or play back movies because no movie management information exists. If you select , new management information is created and you can record or play back movies. Recovering data.
Table of Contents This memory card may not be able to record or play movies. Use a memory card recommended for this product (p. 17). This memory card may not be able to record or play images correctly. Use a memory card recommended for this product (p. 17). Do not eject the memory card during writing. Data may be damaged. Reinsert the memory card, and follow the instructions on the screen. External media cannot execute functions.
Recording time of movies/number of recordable photos Playing time Expected operating time with each battery pack (unit: minute) Battery pack NP-FV70 NP-FV100 Recording time Approximate time available when you use a fully charged battery pack.
Expected recording time of movies Memory card Memory card (unit: minute) 32 GB 150 (150) 150 (150) 180 (180) 245 (245) 440 (330) 64 GB 305 (305) 305 (305) 360 (360) 495 (495) 880 (665) 380 (310) 770 (630) 1545 (1260) 16 GB 32 GB 64 GB Each number is measured when the Sony’s memory card is used. Tips You can record a maximum of 3,999 scenes for 2D and 3D movies collectively. The maximum continuous recordable time of a movie is as follows.
Using this product abroad Power supply You can use this product in any country/ region within the AC 100 V to 240 V and 50 Hz/60 Hz range by using the AC Adaptor supplied with this product. Viewing 3D movies Table of Contents The photo recording pixels and the aspect ratio.
Setting to the local time You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using this (MENU) product abroad. Select [Setup] [ Clock Settings] [Date & Time Setting] [Summer Time] and (MENU) [Setup] [ Clock Settings] [Area Setting] (p. 63). To watch recorded movies on a TV, record movies after selecting the appropriate [60i/50i Sel] setting for the TV color system of the country/region where you are using this product.
Maintenance and precautions World time difference About the AVCHD format Area setting What is the AVCHD format? The AVCHD format is a high definition digital video camera format used to record a high definition signal using efficient data compression coding technology. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format is adopted to compress video data, and the Dolby Digital or Linear PCM system is used to compress audio data. The MPEG-4 AVC/H.
As the positions of GPS satellites vary constantly, it may take longer to determine the location or the receiver may not be able to determine the location at all, depending on the location and time you use this product. “GPS” is a system for determining geographic location by triangulating radio signals from GPS satellites. Avoid using this feature in places where radio signals are blocked or reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc.
About the “Memory Stick” media Types of “Memory Stick” media Only “Memory Stick PRO Duo” media (half the size of standard “Memory Stick” media) or standard size SD cards are usable with this product. On the memory card adaptor When using memory card with memory card compliant device inserting memory card into memory card adaptor, make sure the memory card is inserted facing in the correct direction. Note that improper use may cause a malfunction.
About storage of the battery pack To charge the battery pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using this product. We recommend charging the battery pack in an ambient temperature of from 10 C to 30 C (50 °F to 86 °F) until the CHG (charge) lamp turns off. If you charge the battery pack outside of this temperature range, you may not be able to charge it efficiently.
Near If this product is brought directly from a cold place to a warm place, moisture may condense inside this product. This may cause a malfunction to this product. If moisture condensation has occurred Leave this product for about 1 hour without turning it on.
About care and storage of the lens On handling the supplied items On charging the pre-installed rechargeable battery This product has a pre-installed rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when this product is turned off. The preinstalled rechargeable battery is always charged while this product is connected to the wall outlet (wall socket) via the AC Adaptor or while the battery pack is attached.
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Quick reference Screen indicators Right Center Indicator Right Meaning Frame rate (60p (50p)/ 60i (50i)) and recording mode (PS/FX/FH/HQ/ LP) (28) Remaining battery (expected recording and playing time) 60i 60min 20.
Parts and controls Indicator Figures in ( ) are reference pages. Meaning Table of Contents IRIS (50) Intelligent Auto (28) Slide show button 101-0005 Data file name (23) Protected image (33) 3D Depth Adjustment (30) Automatic (31) Exposure is set manually. (31) Indicators and their positions are approximate and may differ from what you actually see. Some indicators may not appear, depending on the model.
Table of Contents Camera recording lamp (62) The camera recording lamp lights up in red during recording. The lamp flashes when the remaining memory card capacity or battery power is low.
Index Symbols A B Battery Info..................................62 Battery pack..................................12 Beach.............................................52 Beep...............................................62 Binoculars.....................................19 C E Edit/Copy.....................................57 Event Index...................................23 Exposure.......................................49 External media.............................40 F Face Detection....................
P R S V VF Brightness...............................61 Viewfinder Adjust.......................61 Volume....................................24, 59 W Wall outlet (wall socket).............12 Warning messages.......................71 White Balance..............................48 White Balance Shift.....................50 Windows.......................................36 X x.v.Color........................................56 Index Saving images in external media............................................
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